Clear Ultra Shea Presents: My First BET Awards With Tamia

BET.com followed Tamia as she prepared for BET Awards 2012.

Clear Ultra Shea Presents: My First BET Awards With Tamia - Tamia takes us on a tour of her what she did during BET Awards weekend!

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Clear Ultra Shea Presents: My First BET Awards With Tamia - Tamia takes us on a tour of her what she did during BET Awards weekend!

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It's Tamia Hill! - Throughout her 15-year career, Tamia has released several gold-selling albums, collaborated with the likes of Gladys Knight and Chaka Khan and traveled on world tours. However there's one item on her bucket list she had yet to cross off: attend the BET Awards! Unilever and BET.com teamed up to follow the successful singer during her trip to this year's awards.(Photo: Dane Delaney/BET)

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Introducing Samantha: Celebrity Stylist - Tamia introduced us to her stylist, Samantha, who was ready to commence with the glamming process. As Tamia puts it, "The relationship with the stylist is super important because theyhave to get you. They have to understand what you like." (Photo: Dane Delaney/BET)

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Always Right - As Tamia considers her shoe options, Samantha makes the assertion that "you can't go wrong with the red bottoms." Wise words in case anyone's ever in doubt. (Photo: Dane Delaney/BET)

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Seeing What Works - Tamia and Samantha cycle through potential attire choices for the star studded affair. Both seem to gravitate towards a black De La Renta gown. Will Tamia go for it? (Photo: Dane Delaney/BET)

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List of Options - Samantha meticulously lays out each one of Tamia's outfit options in preparation for her first BET Awards trip. (Photo: Dane Delaney/BET)

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The Less You Can Walk the Better - "Women love shoes — the higher the better", said Tamia as she went through the elegant shoe selection with Samantha. (Photo: Dane Delaney/BET)

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Accessory Necessity  - Tamia makes the distinction that accessories are "one of the most important parts of a girl's outfit." Equally as important as the actual outfit, Tamia and Samantha also look to make sure all items are in sync.  (Photo: Dane Delaney/BET) 

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Fashionable Chair - Tamia talks about her potential choices with her stylist, as several belt choices are laid out on a chair for consideration.(Photo: Dane Delaney/BET)

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Compliments - Tamia tries on an ornate set of earrings to see if it compliments the look properly. (Photo: Dane Delaney/BET)

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The Little Accents That Make a Queen - This eye-catching pinky ring sits well with the nail polish design on Tamia's fingers. (Photo: Dane Delaney/BET)

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Band of Bands - A multi-color cache of bracelets await Tamia for try-on. (Photo: Dane Delaney/BET)

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(Sun)Kiss the Ring - Tamia shows off a three-spiked golden ring. Her stylists jokes that sometimes "beauty is pain." (Photo: Dane Delaney/BET)

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Watch Out for Spikes - One of the top trends of the last year, spiked accessories make everything standout — especially if they're gold. (Photo: Dane Delaney/BET)

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Bagged Out - Tamia shows off her assorted bag collection. Having options never hurts! (Photo: Dane Delaney/BET)

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Tamia preps in the green room at 106 & Park, June 29, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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106 Is Calling! - Before heading out to LA for BET Awards weekend, Tamia makes a stop at 106 & Park with her husband, NBA player Grant Hill, to promote her upcoming album Beautiful Surprise. Here she gets special attention in the green room before heading to the set.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

Tamia and Grant Hill engage in a private conversation in the green room at 106 & Park, June 29, 2012.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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A Conversation Between a Couple - Tamia and Grant Hill take a moment to converse before stepping out on to 106 & Park. The happy couple have been married for over 10 years and have two daughters. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

Tamia backstage at 106 & Park, June 29, 2012.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Smile! - Tamia shows off her outfit backstage before hitting the floor with her husband, Rocsi and Terrence J. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

Tamia and Grant Hill with Rocsi and Terrence J at 106 & Park, June 29, 2012.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Hill-Style Friday - Hosts Terrence J and Rocsi ask the Hills about the key to having a successful marriage. According to Grant: "Communication." (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Everyone Loves a Birthday Party - Tamia makes a trip to visit her friend and fellow basketball wife La La Anthony at her birthday party.   (Photo: BET)

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Everyone Loves a Birthday Party - Tamia makes a trip to visit her friend and fellow basketball wife La La Anthony at her birthday party.  (Photo: BET)

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Handful - While getting interviewed at La La's birthday, the Global Grind interviewer takes notice of Tamia's hands. Was it the rings? Nail Polish?   (Photo: BET)

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Handful - While getting interviewed at La La's birthday, the Global Grind interviewer takes notice of Tamia's hands. Was it the rings? Nail Polish? (Photo: BET)

All Smiles - Tamia takes a moment to smile at the camera with her interviewer.     (Photo: BET)

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All Smiles - Tamia takes a moment to smile at the camera with her interviewer. (Photo: BET)

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Red Bottom Bosstress - Looks like Tamia went with some red bottoms for La La's birthday! (Photo: BET)

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Red Bottom Bosstress - Looks like Tamia went with some red bottoms for La La's birthday! (Photo: BET)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 29: Singer Tamia attends day 1 of the 2012 BET Awards Radio Room held at The Shrine Auditorium on June 29, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images For BET)

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The Radio Remote Room - Tamia gets interviewed at the Radio Remote Room after arriving in LA for BET Awards weekend. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images For BET)

Can't Live Without My Radio - Numerous radio hosts were on deck to interview the celebrities who made their way into the room.    (Photo: BET)

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Can't Live Without My Radio - Numerous radio hosts were on deck to interview the celebrities who made their way into the room.  (Photo: BET)

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More Love - Tamia continues to get more love at the Radio Remote Room!   (Photo: BET)

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More Love - Tamia continues to get more love at the Radio Remote Room! (Photo: BET)

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A Loving Mother - While getting prepared, Tamia talks about her family life and how her children reacted to their parents' appearance on 106 & Park.  (Photo: BET)

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A Loving Mother - While getting prepared, Tamia talks about her family life and how her children reacted to their parents' appearance on 106 & Park. (Photo: BET)

The Big Day - Tamia took a moment to snap a shot with Boris Kodjoe and several other guests on the red carpet.   (Photo: BET)

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The Big Day - Tamia took a moment to snap a shot with Boris Kodjoe and several other guests on the red carpet. (Photo: BET)

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More Red Carpet! - On the flipside, Tamia and company also posed on the Ford side of the red carpet.  (Photo: BET)

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More Red Carpet! - On the flipside, Tamia and company also posed on the Ford side of the red carpet. (Photo: BET)

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Tamia's First BET Awards! - Tamia Hill looked absolutely stunning as she arrived on the red carpet for her first BET Awards. Wearing a black Oscar de la Renta gown, she took time to speak with reporters from BET.com, Vibe and more! Congratulations and welcome to your first BET Awards.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)